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For patients who already have a gastric band
Renew Bariatrics does not perform new Lap-Band placements. We offer Lap-Band removal and revision surgery in Mexico. Explore the options below or submit your health application for review.
Double board-certified surgeons at SER Hospital in Tijuana.
Free, no-obligation review
A coordinator will contact you about your options and quote, with no commitment.
Prefer to talk? Call (844) 736-3963, available 24/7.
Prefer to talk? Call 24/7 (844) 736-3963
Choose your option
Custom quoteAfter your medical review
“I already have a Lap-Band and am considering having it removed.” Your surgeon removes the band, tube and port. What comes next is your decision.
Lap-Band removal →Custom quoteAfter your medical review
“I already have a Lap-Band and am considering another bariatric procedure.” Our surgeons evaluate conversion to a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass.
Lap-Band revision →Free reviewNo commitment
Send your health history and our surgeons will explain which option fits your band history and goals.
Submit your health application →What the research says
Gastric banding has almost disappeared from US bariatric surgery, while revisions now make up about 1 in 8 procedures. Long-term studies show many bands are eventually removed, although results vary widely by center and band generation.
The most common reasons for removal in the 10-year study were band intolerance (47.5%), erosion (39.4%) and slippage (13.1%) (Cho and Kim).
Lap-Band complications and side effects
A Lap-Band (adjustable gastric band) is a silicone band placed around the upper stomach, with a tube and port under the skin for adjustments. It is a long-term implant, and complications become more common over the years. These are the side effects and complications patients most often have.
Losing much less than expected, or regaining the weight. This is the most common reason bands are removed.
The band moves or the pouch above it stretches, causing vomiting, trouble swallowing, heartburn or severe pain.
The band wears into the stomach wall. A port infection that won’t clear can be a sign of erosion.
With long-term use, food can back up and the esophagus can stretch or stop moving food normally.
New or worse heartburn, which can lead to inflammation of the esophagus.
Nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing and pain after eating, especially when the band is tight.
The port can flip, leak or become infected, and the band needs regular fills to stay adjusted.
Many bands need to be repositioned, removed or converted to another procedure.
Complications are described by UCLA Health and the manufacturer’s Lap-Band safety information. If you have a band and severe pain, can’t keep liquids down, or are vomiting blood, get emergency care near you right away.
Alternatives to the Lap-Band
None of these leaves an adjustable implant in your body for life. If you don’t have a band and want weight-loss treatment, these are the options most patients consider instead.
$4,899All-inclusive
About 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a narrow sleeve that holds much less food and affects hunger hormones. No band, port or fills.
About the gastric sleeve →Custom quoteAfter your medical review
An endoscopic option with no incisions. Sutures placed through the mouth make the stomach smaller.
About ESG →From $3,999All-inclusive
A non-surgical option with no incisions, placed through the mouth by endoscopy and removed after 6 to 12 months.
About the gastric balloon →| Lap-Band | Gastric sleeve | ESG | Gastric balloon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it’s done | Laparoscopic surgery | Laparoscopic surgery | Endoscopy through the mouth | Endoscopy through the mouth |
| Implant in your body | Band, tube and port | None | Sutures only | Removed after 6–12 months |
| Adjustments (fills) | Regular fills | None | None | None |
| Renew price | Not offered | $4,899 | Custom quote | From $3,999 |
Already have a band? These aren’t automatic options for you. See Lap-Band removal or Lap-Band revision, and our surgeons will tell you which options fit your history.
How to get started
Send your health history and our surgeons will review your band. Virtual consultations are available.
Patients who had weight-loss surgery with Renew Bariatrics.
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“The decision to have surgery was questionable for me, but after talking with the doctors and staff at Renew it put my mind at ease. The day that I decided to have the surgery the staff was in contact with me by phone, email, and text messages.”
“It was a flawless experience from start to finish. Marie and the Renew team guided me through the initial process all the way to Tijuana. They even check on me now that I’m home. My doctors were always available to answer questions even after I got home.”
“By far the best medical experience I have ever had. Every medical personnel introduced themselves and went over each process ensuring that I was comfortable before it took place. Renew Bariatrics communication and attention to detail is hands down the best!”
“Wasn’t really sure what to expect, but they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. My wife was nervous about leaving the facility to eat while I was in there, but they have a guy that goes and gets food for you and brings it back.”
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No. Renew Bariatrics does not perform new Lap-Band placements. We offer Lap-Band removal and Lap-Band revision surgery in Mexico for patients who already have a band.
Removal takes out the band, tube and port, with no other weight-loss operation. Revision removes the band and converts you to another procedure, such as a gastric sleeve or gastric bypass.
Each is priced by custom quote after our surgeons review your health history, because the cost depends on your band history and the procedure you choose.
Common problems include not losing enough weight, band slippage, pouch enlargement, erosion, esophageal dilation, reflux, vomiting and port or tubing problems. A review of 9,706 band patients found a median long-term complication rate of 42.7% and a reoperation rate of 36.5%.
Most patients choose the gastric sleeve ($4,899 all-inclusive at Renew), endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG, custom quote) or the gastric balloon (from $3,999). None of them needs regular band fills.
Common reasons include not losing enough weight, weight regain, band slippage, pouch enlargement, erosion, reflux and infection. In one 10-year study, 37.1% of bands were removed.
Lap-Band removal and revision with Renew Bariatrics are performed at SER Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, with transportation from San Diego airport, Tijuana airport or an approved San Diego hotel.
Submit your free health application. Our surgeons review your band history, and your coordinator follows up with your options and quote. You can be approved in as fast as 24 hours.
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Tell us a little about you and your band, and our team will follow up with your options and quote. No commitment.
Double board-certified surgeons with 9,000+ surgeries.
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